Water Loss From Storm

7/19/2022 (Permalink)

If you ask a midwestern person about storms, must will say that they sometimes happen out of no where and they love watching them roll through. Although storms can be fun to watch, it is not fun to see one cause a waterloss in your home due to the large amount of rain it is bringing. Here are some things you should and should not due if you are experiencing a water loss until help arrives.

DO:

1: Shut off the source of water if possible or contact a qualified person to stop it.

2: Turn off any circuits that lead to the wet areas to prevent fire or shock.

3: Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture and the wet floor to protect furniture.

DONT:

1: Enter rooms with standing water where electrical shock hazards may exist

2: Use a vacuum to suck up water because it could damage the vacuum or even shock you.

3: Turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet or enter rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water.

Once SERVPRO of Boone & Clinton Counties arrive, we will make sure the water source is shut off that caused the loss and then we will begin the mitigation process while answering any questions you may have.